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Elizabethan, Cavalier, and Metaphysical Poetry
Elizabeth poetry style highly polished, technically perfect Famous Elizabethan poets Sidney, Raleigh, Spenser, Queen Elizabeth Popular poetry in Elizabethan court pastorals Pastoral idealized farm life Nature in relation to Elizabethan poetry beautiful canvas that inspired poets Ben Johnson's lyric style had craftsmanship of classical forms rather than being extravagant and romantic "Followers of Ben" Herrick, Lovelace, Suckling Cavalier poetry witty, whimsical, lighthearted themes of Cavalier poetry love, war, chivalry, loyalty to throne carpe diem "sieze the day," the philosophy of…...
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humanities ch 27-29
Nature is a key motif in romantic poetry. How does Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey (Reading 5.1) illustrate this fact? The idea of romanticisim is deeply entwined with the ideals of nature. A romanticlifestyle would be one of true simplicity, and the connection with nature makes thatsimplicity possible. This poem echoes many notes of nature. It opens by using theseasons to measure time that has passed by. The mentions of waterfalls, flowers, fields,and the quiet sky conjure up raw, natural, human emotion,…...
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Puritanism/Neoclassicism
idea of neoclassicism pushed away the thought that man was a worthless creature with no will of his own, but that man was actually a rational being capable of making his own decisions and better life for himself neoclassicism people looked toward the greeks and romans as classic examples of taste and conduct classics art, literature, architecture or other areas that have withstood the test of time John Locke Neoclassicist; believed that government is a contrast between the people and…...
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Cullen’s Mystery Birthplace
Early Life - He was born on May 30, 1903 - Cullen's place of birth was unknown - People think he was born in Louisville, Kentucky, Baltimore, Maryland or New York City. - But friend Langston Hughes and his wife said he was born in Louisville Adult life - He lived in New York but for a short amount of time lived in France - Got married twice once to Yolande Du Bois and second time to Da Mae Roberson…...
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Filipino Poetry
Gemino Abad Poetry: The root and crown of languages Sublime experience Poetry causes as a Intense emotion Poetry is the outpour of Oral Tradition Story telling/ song and chant Pre-colonial Written Tradition Baybayin is an example of Awit bugtong salawikain epiko Filipino Poetic Forms Awit Many forms of multiple purposes Bugtong Filipino riddle Salawikain Filipino proverbs/beliefs Epiko Long episodic chanted poem Spanish Period of altered traditions American Period where educational system was established American Free verse and new criticism/ freedom…...
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Poetry ("Maestro", "Bailando", and "The Desert is My Mother")
alliteration repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning of words (ex: Slippery slope) repitition the use of any element of language - a sounds, word, or phrase - more than once onomatopoeia the use of words that imitate sounds. (Ex: splat, hiss) poetry type of literature that uses sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words to describe the world in striking and imaginative ways lines poetry is divided into groups of words stanza lines are organized into one key idea stanza…...
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Examples of Literary (Poetic) Devices from "My Wonder Horse"
Simile (example) 1 Line 16-17, "He spent the summer like an Oriental potentate in his woodland gardens." Simile (example) 2 Line 97-98, "As still as a sculpted marble he allowed himself to be admired." Symbol (example) 1 This is what the Wonder Horse stands for. Line 54-55, "Pride, prestige, and art incarnate in animal flesh." Symbol (example) 2 This is the effect that dreaming has on the narrator. Line 207, "I forgot myself, the world, and time." Personification (example) 1…...
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St Patricks College
Belonging extended response The statement "understanding nourishes belonging... a lack of uderstanding prevents" demonstrates how to truly belong to something you must first have an understanding of what you want to belong to. A sense of belonging is an integral part of the human condition, and intrinsic to the development of identity, in a number of ways. Peter Skryznecki's "St Patrick's College" and "Postcard" illustrates how individual identity is influenced by belonging. Peter Cowan's short story ironically named School uses…...
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K12 – History – Unit 5 – Tang & Song Dynasty
What did the Tang Dynasty do that helped conserve the traditional values of Confucianism? It revived the civil service examination system of the Han. Who challenged traditional Confucian morality in his poetry? Li Bai Which was a result of the growing prosperity China experienced under the Song Dynasty? The size of the gentry grew. Which of the following was NOT an invention/creation of the Tang and Song dynasties? They did NOT invent glass lenses for telescopes. What did the Tang…...
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STAAR -ingo Vocabulary
Symbolism The use of one thing to represent another. Counterpoint The response to the other side's position or points. Allusion The reference to a famous event, person, or work of literature. Epigraph A quote set apart from a body of text at the beginning of a chapter or speech. Parallelism The repetition of phrases that contain the same words or grammatical structure. Literary Devices Effective narrative techniques used to cause a certain effect in literary texts. Aphorism A statement of…...
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Modern English Poetry in India
The following essay sample is about modern English poetry in India. Read the introduction, body and conclusion of the essay, scroll down. Modern English poetry in India is one of the many new literatures which began to emerge at the end of the Second World War, after the end of colonialism. Unlike the Africa and Caribbean creative writings, modern Indian poetry in English did not have an obvious direct relationship with the cultural movements that had led to national independence.…...
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Compare and Contrast the Pharisees and Sadducees
All religions over the ages have been comprised of subgroups maintaining differing beliefs, apparently these contrasting beliefs becoming more aggressive as time progresses. From church splits to outright sects, religious groups all seem to be subject to this division of beliefs, Judaism being no exception. Within Judaism over the centuries many differing beliefs have formed, discredited and accepted. This essay will compare and contrast two particular groups in the context of first century Palestine, the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The…...
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Religious Studies Questions & Answers Chapter 8-10
Why is Venice home to a vast amount of Byzantine art? Venetian mercenaries looted Constantinople's art during the Fourth Crusade. According to Augustine, the singing of hymns and psalms in church was established to prevent people from becoming bored or sad. The word evangelist comes from a Greek word meaning "bearer of good." The Byzantine emperor Justinian began construction of Hagia Sophia in 532 CE to divert attention from domestic turmoil stirred up by warring gangs. Why did the Byzantine…...
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Communicative Competence
One connotation of "theoretical" is "programatic"; a related connotation is that one knows too little about the subject to say something practical. Both connotations apply to this attempt to contribute to the study of the "language problems of disadvantaged children". Practical work, however, must have an eye on the current state of theory, for it can be guided or misguided, encouraged or discouraged, by what it takes that state to be. Moreover, the language development of children has particular pertinence…...
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Metaphysical/ Cavalier Poetry at John Milton
Metaphysical based on abstract (typically, excessively abstract) reasoning Derogatory showing a critical or disrespectful attitude Acrane understood by few; mysterious or secret Conventional based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed Lyric (of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms Conventions a way in which something is usually done, esp. within a particular area or activity Iambic Pentameter a commonly used metrical line in traditional verse and verse drama, 5…...
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Introduction And The Short Story, Part I
It may be said that great literature embraces ambiguity because it reflects the uncertainty we face in real-life decisions. A stock character is one that’s familiar and commonly used in many stories. During what part of “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” does Bernice cut Marjorie’s braids? Falling action. The conflict in a story is usually about person against nature, against another person, or against self. The concept of ambiguity in stories can be summed up with the statement, “characters don’t always…...
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Sociology and Answer
1. Sociological Perspective Sociology is defined as: | a. | the methodological analysis of groups and individuals. | | | b. | the scientific analysis of premodern people. | | | c. | the academic discipline that examines individual human behavior. | | | d. | the systematic study of human society and social interaction. | | | status: not answered () correct: d your answer: | 2| According to sociologist C. Wright Mills, the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and…...
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Regional dialects
Regional dialects show great variation on what was, in some cases, a uniform language and can pose a difficult problem when studying language change, as they conform to no logical pattern of difference from the standard language of a country. This usually comes from the dialect of the area of greatest political power, this being the South-east Midland dialect (encompassing London, Oxford and Cambridge) in England. A written standard language is particularly important for communication between regions and between people…...
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Globalization of Korean Popular Culture in Asia
Globalization of Korean Popular Culture in Asia 1. Introduction Since 1990s, Korean Popular Culture has had a strong influence in Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. This new popular cultural phenomenon in Asia is called the “Korean Wave”, also known as hallyu in Korean pronunciation, which refers to the surge of popularity of Korean popular culture abroad, particularly in Asia(Kin 284). The “Korean Wave” is first coined in mid-1999 by journalists in Beijing who are surprised…...
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50 Literary Devices (Definitions) – BC English 12 Provincial Exam Review
alliteration the repetition of the initial consonant sound in words assonance the repetition of vowel sounds consonance the repetition of consonant sounds in the middle or at the end of words enjambment when the writer uses line breaks meaningfully and abruptly to either emphasize a point or to create dual meanings imagery when the writer or speaker uses their descriptions to access the senses of the reader of listener repetition when the writer or speaker knowingly repeats a word or…...
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After the Hurricane and Watcher
Who is the speaker in "After the Hurricane"? a teenage girl named Fredricka "After the Hurricane" tells about what aspect of Hurricane Katrina? trying to get food and water what is the tone or feeling of "After the Hurricane"? angry and dissapointed What is the structure or form of "After the Hurricane"? unconventional or free verse What is the form or structure of "Watcher"? traditional A stanza is like what in a poem? a paragraph What does the tone of…...
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15 facts about pablo neruda
fact 1 Born: 12 July 1904, Parral, Chile fact 2 Died: 23 September 1973, Santiago, Chile fact 3 Prize motivation: "for a poetry that with the action of an elemental force brings alive a continent's destiny and dreams" fact 4 Field: poetry fact 5 Language: Spanish fact 6 In 1943, Neruda returned to Chile, and in 1945 he was elected senator of the Republic, also joining the Communist Party of Chile. Due to his protests against President González Videla's repressive…...
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17th & 18th Century Poetry – Background Notes
1603 death of Queen Elizabeth I 1660 - 1702 Restoration Period Charles I and James I protestant, antagonize, create religious controversy, clash with parliament, both believed in the divine right of kings, Which was worse, James I or Charles I ? Charles James I 1603 - 1625 Charles I 1625- 1642 the roundheads against the king cavaliers supporters of the king oliver cromwell leader of the commonwealth; puritan; encouraged freedom of religion. first time women were on stage 1600 -…...
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Brief History of Chinese Martial Arts
We commonly call Chinese martial art’s kung-fu but literally that means hard work for those that doesn’t know. The term kung-fu was made popular during the Bruce Lee era in which the westerners were first exposed to his amazing fighting abilities. The correct terms for Chinese martial arts are either wushu, which means martial art, or koushu, which translates to national or military art. The first written history of Chinese martial arts comes from the reign of Huangdi, the Yellow…...
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Issues and Controversies of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud activity is commonly used by teachers all around the world. However,most ELT methodology authors such as Broghton,Brumfit,Flavell,Hill,and Pincas, on the other hand some speacialists suggest its use. The discussion about reading aloud is a perennial one. It has been discussed over thirty years or more,reading aloud is beneficial or just a time filler. In recent years,it is proven to be a useful tool while acquiring vocabulary,developing reading skills and comprehension of context. Reading aloud effects language learning in…...
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The Public Relations Practitioner as Cultural Intermediary
The public relations practitioner as cultural intermediary. Author: Cornelis A. Coetzee Table of Contents 1. Introduction2 2. Literature review3 3. Theoretical approach3 3. 1 Theoretical perspective3 3. 2 Research approach4 3. 2. 1 Interpretive approach5 3. 2. 1. 1 Hermeneutics as a metatheory6 4. Postmodernism, globalization and culture in communication: a brief discussion6 4. 1 Postmodern communication6 4. 2 Globalization and communication7 4. 3 Multi-cultural communication8 4. 3. 1 Culture and cultural identities8 5. Conclusion11 6. Recommendation12 Bibliography12 List of…...
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The Classic of Poetry
artemisia artemisia any of various aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia in the composite family, having green or grayish foliage Chou or Chow or Zhou (jo) a Chinese dynasty (traditionally dated 1122-221 B.C.) characterized by great intellectual achievements, including the rise of Confucianism and Taoism consort wife counterpart (1) duplicate, facsimile (2) complement (3) a person or thing having the same function as another; (4) equivalent enumeration the telling of sequences of events in straightforward narrative fashion feng wind, airs,…...
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The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
“In the beginning there was the Word, and the Word was ‘Arrrgh! ’”. These famous lines taken from Piraticus 13:7 are the first words you will see in the Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Many do not know what exactly Pastafarianism is, and so I am here to spread the Word! Pastafarians stand for all that is good, and are against all that is bad. What more could someone ask for? The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, while…...
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John Donne Critical Quotes
Achsah Guibbory on inevitability of contradiction - "For Donne, "For Donne, the process of examining emotional expereince inevitably produces poetry of contradicitons" Achsah Guibbory on influences on love poetry - "he turns "he turns to the Roman Ovid, rather than imitating the Petrarchan love poetry" Achsah Guibbory on Narrative Voice - "Unlike his "Unlike his contemporary Ben Jonson...Donne adopts different roles and postures" Barbara Lewalski on Holy Sonnets - "Finding the "Finding the whole of salvation traced in one's own…...
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American Romanticism: Whitman, Dickinson, and Emerson
Which sentence states an opinion held by American Romantic writers? Cities are the center of corruption and ugliness American Romantic writers rejected rationalism because they believed that.. scientific reasoning discouraged intuition and spontaneity Through Gothic novels, Romantic writers explored mysteries linked to the subconscious The journey in American Romantic literature can be characterized as leaving civilization and entering the world of nature American Romantic writers believed that poetry was.. the greatest witness to the power of imagination As literary models,…...
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Chapter 7 – Shinto
Shinto often makes use of purification rituals. The term Shinto comes from two Chinese words that mean the way of the gods. The country that before modern times had the most influence on Japan was China. The primary focus of Shinto worship is directed toward the gods of nature. Among Shinto values and practices, which task is quite important? purification Shinto puts great emphasis on careful ritual. Kamikaze is a term used for referring to suicide pilots. State Shinto refers…...
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2pac’s Greatness
The Don of Rap People often complain about how obnoxious hip/hop and rap are. However, those same people that claim these things have not heard the beauty or rawness of what rap truly stems from, emotion. Tupac Amaru Shakur brings an emotion in his music and through that emotion he brings a heavy influence to the listener; everything from his deep, distinct vocals to his poetic words, not to mention his monumental beats and memorable music. Thus making Tupac Shakur…...
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Concept of God According to Descartes
The concept of God according to Descartes and the so called antitheist position of Descartes Philomon Kani Rene Descartes is often credited with being the “Father of Modern Philosophy. ” This title is justified due both to his break with the traditional Scholastic-Aristotelian philosophy prevalent at his time and to his development and promotion of the new, mechanistic sciences. His fundamental break with Scholastic philosophy was twofold. First, Descartes thought that the Scholastics’ method was prone to doubt given…...
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Christian Vocation in Daily Life and Work
(a)(i) Describe how a Christian may follow the call to discipleship through daily life and work Vocation is the idea that people get a call from god to do a certain job this can also be said about being called into Christianity by god, it may not be an actual call or a big flash of light but just s feeling that you have created by god. ‘Vocation’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘to be called’. Some Christians may…...
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Renaissance Was Golden Age for Drama and Poetry
Elizabethan Poetry I Drama dominates our syllabus but the Renaissance was a Golden Age not just for English drama, but also for English poetry. But what was English poetry? George Puttenham’s The Arte of English Poesie (1589) and Sir Philip Sidney’s The Defense of Poesie (1595): early attempts to think about English poetry as a distinct national tradition. Puttenham and Sidney were concerned to build a canon and help shape English poetry into a tradition capable of rivalling more prestigious…...
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HUM 2234 – Chapter 29 – The Romanic Style in Art and Music
Mid-nineteenth-century architecture in the West began to pay homage to the ________ style, which was clearly revived in the Houses of Parliament along the Thames River in London. Gothic Which of the following hailed imagination as paramount in the life of the artist and focused on sensuous and violent subjects? He said, "I have no love for reasonable painting." Delacroix Most romantic ballets derived their plot lines from Gros Which of the following found inspiration in uncommon subjects such as…...
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Exploring Cultural Identity through Language
Read the excerpt from "Speaking Arabic." At a neighborhood fair in Texas, somewhere between the German Oom-pah Sausage Stand and the Mexican Gorditas booth, I overheard a young man say to his friend, "I wish I had a heritage. Sometimes I feel—so lonely for one." And the tall American trees were dangling their thick branches right down over his head. In this excerpt, the author reveals the narrator's view on heritage by presenting dialogue that includes a contrasting perspective. Read…...
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Puritan Plain Style Definitions
Puritan Plain Style Puritans favored simple, short words rather than long, fancy ones. They got to the point immediately, no exaggerated descriptions. Syntax The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Inversion Reversal of the normal order of words, typically for rhetorical effect but also found in the regular formation of questions in English. Paraphrase Express the meaning of a writer or speaker or something written or spoken using your own words. Quench Satisfy a…...
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LANGUAGE ARTS 609: BIBLE LITERATURE TEST: BIBLE LITERATURE
Since penalties are imposed for breaking the law, the law must be easily understood. True No historical writings occur in the New Testament books. False Ceremonial law governed all parts of Hebrew life True The four Gospels are largely biographical. True Parables only occur in the Old Testament. False Stories in the Bible are fiction just like short stories False Hebrew poetry never rhymes. True You do not need any special direction to study prophecy. False Hebrew poetry has parallelism.…...
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Note for American Literature
"The Philosophy of Composition" is an 1846 essay written by American writer Edgar Allan Poe that elucidates a theory about how good writers write when they write well. He concludes that length, "unity of effect" and a logical method are important considerations for good writing. He also makes the assertion that "the death... of a beautiful woman" is "unquestionably the most poetical topic in the world". Poe uses the composition of his own poem "The Raven" as an example. The…...
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